Will Eating Help Heartburn?

Eating smaller portions is one of the tried-and-true heartburn remedies. Eating less helps you lose weight, taming symptoms even further.

What should I eat when I have heartburn?

Foods to eat
  • Vegetables. Vegetables are naturally low in fat and sugar. ...
  • Ginger.
  • Oatmeal.
  • Non-citrus fruits. Non-citrus fruits, including melons, bananas, apples, and pears, are less likely to trigger reflux symptoms than acidic fruits.
  • Lean meats and seafood. ...
  • Egg whites. ...
  • Healthy fats.

Does eating relieve acid reflux?

"Diet plays a major role in controlling acid reflux symptoms and is the first line of therapy used for people with GERD," says Ekta Gupta, M.B.B.S., M.D., gastroenterologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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